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Hearty Pizza Casserole Pie Recipe

Hearty Pizza Casserole Pie Recipe
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This Hearty Pizza Casserole Pie is a delicious twist on classic pizza flavors, baked in a pie form for a comforting and hearty meal. Layers of savory meat sauce, gooey cheese, and favorite pizza toppings create a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 oz) can pizza sauce
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 oz) package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and meat until browned. Add pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Assemble Casserole: Press pizza dough into a pie pan. Layer with half of mozzarella, meat sauce, pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, remaining cheeses.
  3. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can customize toppings to suit your preferences.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more vegetables.

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